WINNING NUMBERS NEWS BUSINESS SPORT 1 1685389 41 1 1685844 41 CANCELLED HOUSE FOOTBALL 6 1710356 41 AIRPORT MORGAGES HOUSE 6 1699773 41 TENDER INCREASE CALLED TO 3 1715028 41 ORDER P20 P 03 P 08 REMINDER www.informante.web.na • 061-275 4700 Find us on THESE 5 NUMBERS APPEARED IN LAST WEEK’S INFORMANTÉ. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE NUMBERS, THEN YOU ARE A WINNER.Mass Housingunder water Your Community NEWSPAPER • 30 March - 05 April 2017 • Edition # 574Maria DavidThe Oshakati Town Council has washedits hands of the flooding problem at thenew Ehenye residential area, thrustingit, with considerable relief, back to theNational Housing Enterprise (NHE).Ehenye has been hard hit by floods fol-lowing heavy rainfall, with many housessubmerged in water.Video footage making the rounds on so-cial media shows some residents wadingthrough knee high water half naked, withtheir clothes to dress themselves on higherground in public spaces. The houses at thenew residential area were built by NHE BLAME GAME: Flooded house at Ehenye. Photo by Maria Davidunder government’s Mass Housing Pro-gramme with the aim of catering for low Abortion Act outdated NEEDand ultra- low income earners. The houses OF CHOICEwere last year June officially inaugurated WOMENby Minister of Urban and Rural Develop- FREEDOMment, Sophia Shaningwa. Oshakati town spokesperson, KatrinaKamari said the town council is unableto assist the residents of Ehenye affectedby the floods as NHE had constructed thehouses. “They just have to do self-main-tenance on their own house since the res-idents bought the houses in the conditionthat they are,” said Kamari.Residents insist that that NHE is awareof the flooding, but that homeownerswere instead asked to fill their yards with Marthina K Mutanga independence in 1990, South Africa “We need an honest and thorough with other jurisdictions and consultsand at their own cost to prevent water legalised abortion in 1997 when the national reflection on the reason why before making an amendment oraccumulation in their yards. A resident Chairperson of the Law Reform Choice on Termination of Pregnan- so many women risk their lives by repeal recommendation.Tileni Shilongo told Informanté that the and Development Commission cy Act 92 of 1996 came into force, resorting to unsafe abortions in thearea is experiencing flooding due to a poor (LRDC), Yvonne Dausab is of the providing abortion on demand for a country where contraceptives are For this to happen, Haufiku, as aplanning that has resulted in uneven land. opinion that women should be al- variety of cases. widely available. Most importantly, lawmaker, could go through his min-She blames the NHE and the Oshakati lowed to make decisions about their we need to ask ourselves whether it istry to initiate a legislative reformTown Council for not doing proper plan- bodies and that flexibility in the law According to Dausab, there are is not time to relook the legislation process that could include a broadning before they started with construction is necessary for women to have the problems with Namibia’s current and decriminalise abortion,” said consultation on the subject matterof houses at Eehenye. freedom of choice. law on abortion because even though Haufiku. Dausab explained that the before a bill is prepared for consid- abortion is allowed under limited eration by the Attorney-General, the “Women should be allowed to circumstances, it has to be certified LRDC is an autonomous adviso- Cabinet Committee on Legislation,“The houses were built as if they were make decisions about their bodies. It by at least two medical practitioners ry body, so if approached by the Cabinet itself and ultimately, Parlia- must not be reckless, but there must and it does not allow any person to Ministry of Health to consider an ment. Namibia’s first female medicaldigging a dam, which is causing the hous- be flexibility in the law to allow for decide whether or not they want an amendment to the law or to recom- doctor and former Deputy Primees to get flooded after heavy rains,” said instances where women are not able abortion. mend for repeal of the law complete- Minister Dr Libertina Amathila,Shilongo. NHE Senior Communication to go through with a pregnancy for ly as it violates a number of rights who has gone against mainstreamand Marketing Officer, Mutonga Matali various reasons,” said Dausab. “The debate around abortion is in the constitution, LRDC would opinions by advocating for the legal-remained tight-lipped and referred all very sensitive and must therefore be have to consult widely on the issues isation of abortion, said the ongoingquestions to the line ministry. Joining the fray in the ongoing handled with care,” she warned. involved. debate should also involve everyone, debate on whether or not abortion including churches and traditional “The NHE has, on several occasions, should be legalised, Dausab was at Health Minister Dr Bernard Haufi- “The abortion debate does not leaders.advised the media that the mandate given pains to explain that the strict re- ku this week called for the revision only involve the law, there are otherto NHE under the blueprint of the Mass of the law criminalising abortionsHousing Development Programme was quirements set out in the current Act in the country after a staggering 7 social, economic and psychological Amathila added that shouldrevoked by Cabinet in July 2015,” he said, do not work in a post independent 335 abortions were recorded at state issues involved that the Namibian abortion be legalised, not only will Namibia. Under the Abortion and hospitals countrywide, of which 138, society must talk through, amongst it bring down the number of babybefore referring all inquiries to the Ministry Sterilisation Act 2 of 1975, abortions or 2%, were on medical grounds, last them how we can use a revised dumping cases in the country, butof Urban and Rural Development. are only allowed in extreme cases year alone. abortion law to enhance the right to it will put an end to the illicit black such as rape, incest or endangerment dignity, body integrity and protection market that has over the years seen Attempts to get comment from the of the mother’s or child’s life or Haufiku said the figures are but a of life,” said Dausab. unethical medical practitioners andMinistry of Urban and Rural development mental wellbeing. tip of the iceberg as many unsafe pharmacists making money fromwas unsuccessful, as Mbatjavi D Ka- abortion cases involving mainly If the abortion law is reformed, she desperate women in backstreethuure-Hardley, Chief Liaison Officer was Although Namibia inherited the Act women under the age of 25 go added, the Commission will under- abortions.unreachable at the time of going to print. from South Africa at the time of unreported. take research, comparative analysis Rhshayolrvdueepss/asPsleiscaoecrshteeinds Rhodes Baked Rhodes Chakalaka 410g Beans 410g assorted 410g WEEKEND SPECIAL: 9N$ .99 6N$ .99 9N$ .9931/03/2017 – 02/04/2017 cc/2015/13183FREEDeliveries delivery solutions cc Rhodes Braai 13N$ .99 Relish Bull Brand Corned We specialize in GROCERY DELIVERIES assorted Meat assorted 410g 300g each from any Shoprite or Checkers 7N$ .99* Services ONLY available in Windhoek(Sms) +264 81 259 2755 • (Cell) +264 81 407 1776 Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. 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2 NEWS 30 March - 05 April 2017COP FATALLY ASSAULTEDTwo arrested in connection with murderOVER BULBTwo men have appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court in connection with the murder of a police officer who was brutally assaulted at his home afortnight ago following an alleged misunderstanding over a headlight bulb. Aili Iilonga location. Reid succumbed to head the owner of the car and they came suspect who was initially arrested and without violence. injuries and was declared dead shortly to confront Sebastian [Reid] at along with Mahni and Mutota was “His death was avoidable and heMartin Mahni and Frans Mutota, after he was admitted at the Katutura his home. Things, however, got released due to a lack of evidence both aged 38, were denied bail State Hospital. violent,” said an eye-witness. linking him to the crime. did not deserve to be beaten up likeduring a brief court appearance on a that,” said Nghishidimbwa.charge of murder. Multiple well-placed sources claimed Deputy Commissioner Sylva- Nghishidimbwa further urged the that Reid was battered following an nus Nghishidimbwa confirmed public to avoid confrontations and The murder case was remanded It is alleged that Mahni and Mu- argument between him and the two ac- the incident, adding that a third to rather solve problems amicably to 16 May to make way for furthertota brutally attacked police officer cused over a vehicle that the deceased police investigation.Sebastian George Reid, who was based allegedly bumped and promised to fix.at the VIP Directorate, at his home in Murder accused unfit to stand trialGreen Mountain Street in Goreangab “The police officer bumped one of the suspect’s car and then fixed it with Eba Kandovazu the wrong light bulb. This infuriatedARANOS TOWN COUNCI L A 43-year-old man who stands accused of murder, rape and PO BOX 157, ARANOS kidnapping was declared unfit to TEL: 063-272051 FAX 063-272373 stand trial in the Windhoek High Court yesterday, by a Windhoek www.aranostc.org psychiatrist. The Aranos Town Council invites interested and qualifying Johannes Hausiku, from Outjo UNSTABLE: Johannes Hausiku, in the dock.candidates to apply for the vacant positions at Aranos Town is charged with murdering a two- year-old boy, Simon Stephanus in vious lawyer requested that he be suspect suffers from schizophrenia Council. 2012. He then allegedly had sexual examined. The psychiatrist report combined with substance use dis- intercourse with his mother, under compiled by Dr Hileni Ndjaba orders and auditory hallucinations.Accountant: Creditors & Assets Artisan Plumber Water coercive circumstances. The indicates that the suspect admitted3-year Diploma in Accounting/Finance 3-year National Diploma/ Certificate indictment reads that he threat- he and the boy’s mother were in “The accused is not fit to stand ened to kill her by hitting her with a relationship and he discovered trial, he is incapable of under-plus 3-year in a financial accounting or Equivalent plus 6 years in bulk water a stone and fist and twisting her that she had an affair with another standing the court proceedings so arms before tying her mouth. man. as to make proper defence. At theposition, of which at least 1 year should distribution and metering of which at least time of commission of the crime, Hausiku then reportedly robbed Hausiku testified that he did he was mentally ill, which makeshave been in a supervisory position. OR 4 years should have been in a senior the victim of her cellphone. The not intend to kill the boy, as he him incapable of appreciating the victim is said to have been under was apparently aiming to stab the wrongfulness of his actions,” DrA B-Degree in Accounting/Finance plus 1 supervisory position.Valid B Driver’s the influence of alcohol at the time mother, who used the toddler as a Ndjaba noted. of the crime. Hausiku also faces shield. He denied the rape allega-year in a financial accounting position and License. Sewer network knowledge charges of obstructing the course tions. During his mental observa- Dr Ndjaba is set to appear before of justice when he allegedly tion it was further indicated that Judge Nate Ndauenapo to testifywhich should have been at supervisory informed the police and the victim the latter hears delusional voices, on 4 and 5 July. The state is rep- that he had rescued her from a and that he sees a ghost from time resented by State Prosecutor Ethellevel. Valid B Driver’s License will be an Operator group of four men who killed to time. Dr Ndjaba found that the Ndlovu and Hausiku is represented the boy. He is further charged by Advocate Hipura Ujaha.advantage. Grade 10 Plus 3 years’ experience in the with seven other counts of rape and attempted rape. The suspect operation of heavy earth-moving vehicles underwent psychiatric analysis in October last year, when his pre-Local Economic Development Officer (e.g. Grader, Wheel-Dozer, and Front-EndRelevant 3-year Diploma and 3 years’ Loader) and the Street Sweeping Ma-experience OR Grade 12 with 5 years chine, Valid CE Driver’s License and PDP.relevant experience within the LocalAuthorities milieu or a similar working Front Desk Officer I Secretaryenvironment Valid B Driver’s License. Certificate in Office plus 2 years’ experience in a customer based workingProperty Clerk: Housing environment of which 1 year should be in Student murder accused denies guilt3-Year Diploma in Properties switchboard operations and/or recep-Management plus 2 years’ experience in tionist position and 3-year Secretarial /the administration of properties, including Information Administration Diploma orsignificant contact with members of the equivalent plus two (2) years secretarial Eba Kandovazu Windhoek to the North and back. the last person to communicate with Elia denied the allegations against the deceased.community at all levels, Valid B Driver’s experience in a support role to a senior The man who was jailed for alleg- edly killing his ex-girlfriend, Iyaloo him, claiming that the blood that A State witness close to Haing-Licence manager Hainghumbi in January, has pleaded was found in his bus probably humbi indicated that Elia threatened not guilty in the Katutura Magis- belongs to the meat he transported to kill Hainghumbi if she leaves Fire Officer trate’s Court. in December. Elia further denied him, as he, according to the witness, Grade 12 plus Fighter 2 plus 5 years’ that he killed Hainghumbi because had invested a lot of money in her. relevant work experience OR Diploma in Victor Elia, 36, a resident of she had ended their relationship. He Firefighting plus 3 years’ relevant work Otjomuise, is accused of hitting told the court that he only discov- Elia, who is represented by Kadh- experience , Valid CE Driver’s License Hainghumbi, 25, an IUM student, ered that she had another boyfriend ila Amoomo on private instructions, and PDP, registration as peace officer will with an unknown object on the while in custody. requested that he be granted bail on head, resulting in her death due to condition that he reports himself to be an added advantage. blunt force trauma. He is further ac- During cross-examination, evi- the police every Friday. cused of dumped her body along the dence implicating Elia was raised Closing Date: 20 April2017 at 12:00pm B1 Road. State Prosecutor Fillemon in court by the State when MTC The State strongly objected to bailAranos Town Council offers an attractive remuneration package that includes pension Nyau informed Magistrate Cosmos records showed that on the day that because of the seriousness of thefund, family plan, medial aid fund contribution, transport allowance, housing allowance Endjala that the police discovered Hainghumbi was killed, she and the crime, the interest of society and theand thirteenth cheque. 11 blood stains in Elia’s bus, which accused made use of the same area administration of justice, as well asApplications should reach the office in a sealed envelope: Position applied for clearly he uses to transport passengers from network, Otjomuise West, around the fear of absconding.indicated on the envelope: The Human Resource Office, the hours of 20h00 and 21h00. The bail hearing is expected to Aranos Town Council, P O Box 157, Aranos Nyau further noted that Elia was continue today in the Katutura Tel: 063-272051 / 272055, Fax: 063-272373 Magistrate’s Court. NB: No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted, kindly bring along your origi- nal documents should you be invited for an interview. MARCH$uper $avers Big Bite 2 N$36902BIGGER PiecesofChicken & MORE Chips 31/03/2017 - 02/04/2017 + 19.N$ 99WEEKEND SPECIALS! COMBO Whole white Bread & Top One Corned Meat Valid at all SHOPRITE outlets, while stocks last. Ts&Cs apply. While stocks last. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES
30 March - 05 April 2017 NEWS 3 Tender had fatal flaws from onsetCANCELLED AIRPORT TENDERSAVES BILLIONSAn application made to the Supreme Court by government to dismiss the Permanent Secretary of Works and Transport’s tender allocation to a Chi-nese company to upgrade the Hosea Kutako International Airport at a cost of billions of dollars has been successful. Eba Kandovazu Mainga. and corrupt practices surfaced FLIGHT OF FANCY: An architectes impression of the proposed Hosea Kutako International Air- The judgement halting the after Anhui was awarded the port. Photo Jack Mutua Architects IncAthree-judge bench of the tender, with many speculating Supreme Court ruled that awarding of the tender comes that more cost-effective bids that the award of the contract were contravened. ernment and Nazeer Cassim,the tender awarded to Anhui in the wake of efforts spear- had been ignored in favour of to Anhui had a fatal flaw in Sisa Namandje and Marius Werner Boesak and SandraForeign Economic Construc- headed by the Attorney Gen- the Chinese company. that sections in the Tender Act Boonzaier represented the gov- Freese represented Anhui.tion Group Corporation eral, Sacky Shangala, Worksto upgrade and expand the Minister, Alpheus !Naruseb, President Geingob theninternational airport at a cost of and his Permanent Secre- instructed the Works MinisterU$477,8 (about N$6 billion at tary, Willem Goeiemann, to to order NAC to cancel thethe current exchange rate) was negotiate a lower price for the awarding of the contract tounlawful and null and void, and Chinese company to complete Anhui, so that a new tenderset it aside. the project. process can take place. The Head of State, Finance Informanté understands that The three Judges found thatMinister and Works and Trans- the deal was sealed, but not neither the Permanent Secre-port Minister challenged the signed when President Dr Hage tary in the Works Ministry orawarding of the tender to Anhui Geingob decided to challenge the ministry itself have anybefore appeal Judge Dave the awarding of the tender. Al- authority to award the contractSmuts, Chief Justice Peter legations of irregularities on the for the upgrade and expansionShivute and Judge Sylvester part of Namibia Airports Com- of the airport. pany (NAC), as well as bribery The country’s top court foundTurn back to Bwabwata probe called NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESSwinter time Dirk Heinrich PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF TWO TRUCK PORTS IN OTJIWARONGO (NORTH & WEST), NAMIBIA Marthina K Mutanga The Minister of Environment and Tour- GODSEND: Alexia Keil leaving the hospital Applicant: Otjiwarongo MunicipalityCLOCKS will go back by one hour to ism, Pohamba Shifeta, said an investigation with her father Harald Keil. Photo: Peter Keil Project: Otjiwarongo Municipality proposed truck portenter Winter time come Sunday, 2 April. is currently underway to determine the facts “I had asked the MET official on the first visit developments North and West. of the shooting incident on 15 March, when if it was safe to visit the park and driving on the Proposed Activity: Otjiwarongo Municipality proposes to proceed Although there was much anticipation an anti-poaching patrol team shot at the Keil different small tracks since I had heard about the with the truck port developments North of Otjiwarongo and West ofabout Namibia this year staying on the family while they were driving in the Bwab- poaching going on in the park, but I was assured Otjiwarongo.Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Home wata National Park in Kavango East, leaving that everything was safe and I shouldn’t worry,” Location: Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa region, Namibia.Affairs Minister Pendukeni Iivula-Itha- the oldest of the two daughters with a bullet he retorted. The holiday ended in a tragedyna announced in Parliament yesterday fragment in her head. when a fragment of one of the eight bullets fired I. Truck Port North – Located on Townlands 18 Portion 10that Namibia will this year yet again at their vehicle, lodged in the head of 3-year-old and 11turn its clocks back as the Bill has to be Shifeta said there are two different versions of Alexia Keil.referred to the Parliamentarian Commit- the incident and the police investigation should Little Alexia was discharged from hospital last II. Truck Port West – Located on Townlands Portion 70 andtee for further consultation. provide the facts, and if necessary, bring those weekend (25 March) after a successful operation 71 of Farm Otjitasu Number 19 who acted against the law to book. to remove the fragment from her head. She’s cur- Iivula-Ithana further noted that her rently in a stable condition. Application for Environmental Clearance Certificate: In terms ofministry is in the process to repeal the In the first public response since the shooting, the Environmental Management Act (No 7 of 2007), Otjiwarongo1994 Act to change the Namibian time Pohamba said the anti-poaching unit patrol team Municipal is required to submit an application for Environmentalwhich provide for what is now com- fired warning shots and then at the right rear tyre Clearance to the Environmental Commissioner of the Ministry ofmonly known as ‘’winter time” and of the Keil’s SUV vehicle. Environment and Tourism for the above-mentioned project.“summer time,” but that more time was Review and Comment Period: The purpose of the comment period itneeded. Daylight Saving Time was Pohamba said the patrol team, dressed in full to present the proposed project and to afford interested and affectedintroduced after independence mainly to uniform and with a government vehicle parked parties (I&AP) an opportunity to comment on the project to ensureaccommodate the school-going children next to the road, stopped Harald Keil, 33, who that all issues and concerns are captured and considered in theespecially in rural and informal settle- was travelling with his wife and their two young assessment. The review and comment period is effective fromments who have to walk long distances children. 30th March 2017 – 20th April 2017.to get to school. Public Participation Process: Environmental Compliance Consultancy The minister said according to the information is undertaking the required environmental assessment and public “Certain sectors of the economic before him, the patrol team introduced them- participation process. To obtain further information and register as ancommunity raised concerns that the selves, but that Harald sped off. interested and affected party (I&AP) on the project database, pleasetime change impacts adversely on their submit your name, contact information and interest in the project, inactivities, be it commercial, leisure or “They introduced themselves and the reasons writing to Environmental Compliance Consultancy:academic,” said Ilvula-Ithana. for their road block and asked the driver Mr. Keil if they could search the vehicle. It was that IIvula-Ithana noted that during a poll time when Mr. Keil then just drove off withoutconsisting of 3 507 respondents, 3 096 adhering to the request of searching the vehicle,”voted in favour of a no time change Shifeta said at a press conference on Tuesday.while 304 were in support of maintain-ing the Summer and Winter times. The patrol team then fired warning shots, but the vehicle did not stop. “The next shot was then National Assembly Public Relations fired at the right back wheel causing a punctureOfficer, David Nahongandja, said the but despite all that the driver continued to drivecommittee will take a while to decide on the rim of the wheel,” Shifeta said.on the change and that the decisionswill only be taken next year. Harald denied that he had been informed about the rules and regulations of the park and about the presence of the security forces on both occa- sions, within the four days he visited the park.
4 NEWS 30 March - 05 April 2017 Only 20% of diamonds processed locally Another croc attackROUGH DIAMOND Eba Kandovazu of Environment and Tourism spokesper-EXPORTS DECRIED son, Romeo Muyunda said that Rumono The Kavango police has launched an in- was accompanied by two other womenThe Minister of Mines and Energy, Obeth Kangjoze, has expressed disappointment tensive search for the body of a 27-year- who were also washing their clothes atin the diamond industry as a significant proportion of rough diamonds sold by the old woman who on Thursday was fatally the time of the attack.Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) to its customers last year were export- attacked by a crocodile in the Kavangoed instead of being cut and polished in Namibia. river while doing her laundry. “Investigations in the matter are ongo- ing to find the missing body,” Muyunda Staff Reporter Nampol’s Head of Public Relations, noted. Muyunda further added that five Deputy Commissioner, Edwin Kanguatji- lives have been lost since the beginning“We do appreciate the need for vi said that the deceased, who hails from of the year as a result of crocodile at-a flexible business environment the Divundu village, has been identified tacks, while four more people were killedthat allows you to manage your as Mawoma Johanna Rumono.Ministry following hippo attacks, as well as oneNamibian businesses in a sustain- death as a result of an elephant attack.able manner, however, the practiceof exporting in some cases 100% TROUBLED: The Minister of Mines and Energy, Obeth Kandjoze.of the rough diamonds meant for Photo contributedbeneficiation purposes is in ourview totally against the spirit of with a methodology and approach non purchases or significant export IOL GIVES BACK TObeneficiation and I would like to put that takes into consideration each levels receives an allocation that is TEACHERSit on record that we condemn the sightholder’s rough exports when below the minimum supply levels.continuation of this practice in the determining the level of rough dia- The Institute for Open Learning sponsored 10 Lenovo Tablets towards the Khomasstrongest of terms,” he stressed. mond allocation for the 2017/2018 In addition, he said that his min- Regional Council’s Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture’s Teachers Awards ITO Selling Period. 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6 EDITORIAL 30 March - 05 April 2017 RETRO SPECTIVE NGHIDIPO NANGOLOBattling poaching PIC OF THE DAYentails holistic approach DOUMA, SYRIA; A Syrian woman and her husband drink coffee in what is left of their home in the rebel-held town on the outskirtsPoaching has become a national sport, destroying pre-cious wildlife populations of rhinos, elephants and other of Damascus. Photo: Sameer al-Doumyexotic wild animals. THEORY OF INTEREST DESMOND P VAN HEERDEN It is unfortunate that innocent people are being hurt bythe overzealousness to combat illegal poaching and that is IN THE INTEREST OF SECURITYsomething that can be avoided with more training for lawenforcement officers, but thankfully the Ministry of Environ- Whenever we access the internet, we rely asks the root name server where to find private key that signs that all other publicment and Tourism (MET) has taken on this responsibility. on information security. In particular, we information on ‘.com’. The root name keys so you can be sure they’re genuine. all rely on a subsystem of the internet we server directs your computer to the verified The private key that has to be kept safe at Although poverty and hunger are used as a pretext, greed hardly pay any attention to – the Domain ‘.com’ directory service, which will instruct all costs.and sheer heartlessness are at the heart of people poaching. Name System. As it happens, computers it where to find the directory service forMany communities have been alienated from benefiting from are not quite as enamoured as you and I are ‘.google.com’, and the google.com direc- And so, ICANN has kept them secure.wildlife and are now in cahoots with smugglers to make a for pesky human-readable words. They’d tory service will provide the final address In two facilities, 4 000km apart, there sitquick buck. They feel wildlife does not belong to them but rather depend on numbers. And thus, most for ‘www.google.com’. The root name two specialised devices called Hardwareto the government. The introduction of conservancies two websites on the internet have a numerical server is thus the first link in the chain to Security Modules. In their rooms, no elec-decades ago was a noble idea to benefit communities so that address – to go to Google’s web page, for direct you to the correct website, and the trical signals can come in or out. Buildingthey in turn protect wildlife. The reality is conservancies are example, you can just type 172.217.6.132 authenticity of its information is critical to security guards are barred, as are cleaners.run by concession holders and a few community members, in your web browser, and voila! You’re maintain a secure and stable internet. And These rooms are surrounded by multiplewhile non-members are the ones poaching. To increase com- there! so, ICANN devised a system to ensure layers of physical security such as buildingmunities benefitting more from wildlife, especially antelopes guards, cameras, monitored cages andcould be introduced in communal areas and the majority of Needless to say, remembering strings of the root name servers can be trusted. They safes. These modules resist physical tam-livestock being moved to commercial farms. numbers is quite taxing, and that’s why the signed these records with an asymmetric pering - if someone attempts to open the Domain Name System exists. You type in cryptographic key. Now, usually cryptog- device or even drops it, the HSM erases all MET could expand national parks to curb human-wildlife ‘www.google.com’, and a domain name raphy work via symmetric keys – you’d the keys it stores to prevent compromise.conflict as wildlife is increasing and animals need to engage server will be queried with your request. It know it as a password. Someone encryptsto inflate genetic variations. Even though trans-frontier then returns the numerical internet protocol something with a password, then you can The Hardware Security Modules are usedparks have expanded to neighboring countries, the sad fact address for the web site you’re trying to only open that information if you know the to generate and store the root key, but tois, wildlife is less protected in some of our neighbouring visit. Quite crucial, wouldn’t you say, for password as well. use them, physical keys are needed thatcountries. MET could concentrate on conservation, con- easy access to the internet. must be inserted into the module. Fourteentrolling hunting permits, hunting control mechanisms and Asymmetric keys work a bit differently. Trusted Community Representatives, theskilled anti-poaching units, but then it should ban hunting We trust the domain name system im- They have a public key and a private key. Cryptographic Officers from across thein national parks to reduce conflict of interest from interest plicitly. When we type in a web address, The public key can be shared far and wide, globe, have a physical key that is usedgroups in national resources. we trust it will take us to the site we are while the private key is held in secret – to access a smartcard stored in a safety trying to reach – whether that be Facebook, shared with no one. When something is deposit box that is used during the key Poaching is not a deed of Chinese nationals only, but or online banking facilities. So consider encrypted with the private key, the public ceremony to activate the HSM, seven fora well-orchestrated international syndicate that involves this: What if the Domain Name System key can decrypt it, while if something is each location. Seven more Trusted Com-Namibians, Chinese and other nationalities. In the end, was compromised? What if someone were encrypted with the public key, only the munity Representatives, Recovery Keyhowever, it is the Asian nations that consume (baseless) me- to rewrite this global phone book of the private key can decrypt it. Thus, when you Holders, each have a smart card containingdicinal products made from rhino horns and utilise artefacts internet, and when you type in the address sign something with a private key, it can be a fragment of the code needed to build amade from ivory. for your bank, it returns a different site? trusted to only come from you, since the replacement Hardware Security Module Similar looking, but designed to capture public key can decrypt it, and no one else in case all four are destroyed. Once a year, Several Asian nations have announced measures to curb your online banking details, and empty knows the private key that can be used to these Recovery Key Holders have to sendthe poaching of African wildlife, but such actions have not your account? create such a message. Conversely, when ICANN a photograph of themselves withgone far enough as wildlife products are openly traded in you encrypt something with the public key, that day’s newspaper and their key to con-Asia. Those trials are not synchronised with African govern- This question, naturally, has haunted the you can be sure that only someone with the firm all is well.ments, the international police, the United Nations and other Internet Corporation for Assigned Names public key will be able to open it.global interest organisations, to exhibit the seriousness of the and Numbers (ICANN) as well. They are Whenever they meet to generate a newpoaching menace which not only affects national economies the non-profit organisation responsible for Every chain in the DNS system thus signs key, they pass stringent security measures,but also the livelihood of future generations. co-ordinating and maintaining the DNS, their records, and to ensure you know it’s requiring them to pass through two doors ensuring its stable and secure operation. secure, their public key is signed by the that each require a smartcard, pin code All in all, to combat and eradicate poaching requires action They operate the 13 root name servers layer above. But as you travel upwards, and a hand scan in sequence. Only then dobeyond armed units and the national borders. that provide the authoritative addresses you reach a level where a key cannot be their keys have any purpose, as outside the for all top-level domains. To use ‘www. signed by anyone above – the root key. facility the keys cannot be used to access EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER google.com’ as an example, your computer The master key of the entire system. The the root key. Only once they’ve all entered, and set up the machine, will the master key • The newspaper’s views are not necessarily those of be generated, and a lengthy cryptographic our advertisers and the views aired in letters are not code be produced. So whenever you find necessarily those of the newspaper. yourself typing in the address of a website, cast a thought for the level of security that • Informanté publishes all advertisements in good is behind your simple query of the Domain faith and cannot be held liable for any misrepresen- Name System. And ask yourself, if others tation, losses or injury to any reader making use of are willing to invest this much effort to en- the products or services advertised. sure your information security, how much are you willing to invest? Because security Newspaper registration: 06/01/119 comes not only from without, but from within as well. ICANN’s measures are of • Printed by Word Press, Windhoek, no use to you if your own passwords are Office +264 83 100 1000 insecure. Desmond P van Heerden, HonsB- Comm (Stell) is the Chief Analytics Officer of • 260 000 copies distributed monthly to all major Trustco Group Holdings Ltd. Previous articles Namibian towns available online at http://toi.hopto.org/. He can be contacted at [email protected] • Headquarters: Trustco House, 2 Keller Street, Windhoek, Namibia • Contact: Tel. 061 275 4102/8 Fax. 061 275 4090 Email. [email protected] • Electronic: www.informante.web.na
30 March - 05 April 2017 EDITORIAL 7 FlipsideDRESSED UP miXed IOL 001/10/2016 CHRIS JACOBIETrustco Group Holdings sponsored T-shirts to the U/12 and U/13 Rugby Development Teams which will be travelling Crime murders progressto Sydney, Australia in early May. Pictured here is rugby player, Dante Muller, flanked by Renfred Muller (right) andTrustco Group’s Marketing COO, Jaco Klynsmith. The team, consisting of 22 players will compete in four rugby club THE dangerous signs of a growing culture of criminal arrogance must be takengames, slated from 3 to 13 May 2017. seriously for it to be dealt with effectively.Photo: Kaino Nghitongo The reality is that with the combined force supposedly on the side of law and Regional Branch Manager order, including tens of thousands members of the Namibian Police, Defence Force, municipal police, traffic police, private security companies, neighbourhood (1 x Otjiwarongo) watches, community police, as well as tourist and game guards, every crime should be detected and every citizen should receive justice. Job Responsibilities: • Manage the day-to-day operations of the o ce including security, opening and closing times, the expense Add to this the few thousand criminals that are in overcrowded police cells or incarcerated and even those on bail, Namibians must surely wonder how any budget and sales targets; crime is possible in such a small community of which the vast majority are law- • Review daily, weekly and monthly reports, taking appropriate action as needed; abiding citizens. • Establish and maintain relationships with key business managers; • Participate in relevant meetings and discussions; The problem is even bigger if it is considered that a large part of the • Maintain control over company procedures to ensure compliance; community is in school or on their way to school and does not have the • Prune and manage branches of o ce foliage; opportunity to rob someone in the streets while they are busy receiving English • Manage sta training and developmental function; or Mathematics lessons, even more so, if pensioners and those receiving social • Create a culture that ensures customers’ needs and sales targets are met; grants because they are not capable of looking after themselves, and especially • Promote an environment of empowerment, respect, and trust, while holding team members accountable for not capable of committing crime are counted in, as well. Then, serious questions should be asked about the political and national will to stop crime and the few their actions. remaining criminals who act with obvious impunity. Candidate Profile: The picture of crime-out-of-control looks even more desperate if the numbers • Must possess leadership and supervisory skills with ability to motivate sta ; of Plan, Koevoet and SWATF soldiers claiming compensation are taken into • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; consideration, because the criminals from their rank due to age alone, is barely a • Self-driven and motivated; possibility. • Strong organisational and administrative skills; • Ability to handle sensitive information in a professional manner; With such overwhelming force and resources against crime there should be no • Ability to manage multi-functional tasks and work under pressure; citizen who cannot receive justice of some kind. The overwhelming force should • Must be able to distinguish between errors of knowledge and breaches of morality. eradicate crime, yet the arrogance of street gangs hunting in packs, continue to target citizens, from the poorest suburbs and communities to the best protected Qualifications & Experience: in Namibia. Clearly, the massive security presence does not deter criminals • Grade 12 Certificate and relevant Degree or Diploma; neither does it protect the potential victims. • Minimum of three years management experience; • Business consulting and training & development experience; If official and informal car guards, deployed at every dozen parking place, • Code 8 Driver’s Licence; CCTV-surveillance in shops, ATMs, petrol stations, shopping malls, alarms, • Computer literate. electric fences, gated communities and game wardens are included, the Namibian crime statistic is simply astonishing. Only CVs with attached certified copies as proof of qualifications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed and no CVs or attached documentation shall be returned. Your CV may be submitted to: One can safely guess that Namibians who are associated with any form of security are close to the largest if not biggest workforce in the country. E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 061 – 275 4090 Namibia is a universally accepted gold standard of peace and stability and Closing Date: 07 April 2017 a country where millions of people would love to live for even a single day to experience the generosity and goodwill that Namibians generally have towards each other. However, peace sounds hollow when there is little security. The problem with the high walls and sophisticated systems that people are forced to live behind for their own protection, is that they exclude them from the plight and the problems of the country. Namibians are robbed and harassed in the shadows of State House where thieves hide and police and security are reluctant to chase after, because it is maybe too much effort. The very skills that made hardworking people from all levels of society successful to afford every protection, from insurance to personal protection and, in addition the constitutional protection they and their property are entitled too, is the very skill needed to form a successful fortress of common decency against crime. Something must be terribly wrong when those who fight crime in various ways cannot make progress against robbery, assault and common theft. The real possibility must now be considered that the Namibian political peace and stability in comparison to the violence and civil wars elsewhere in the world adds to a false sense of security and makes crime more tolerable, because of the perception that it is better than war. Criminal gangs are seemingly more determined and unified than the rest of the law-abiding nation and this provides perfect cover for impunity. When Namibians must set their time to make sure that darkness does not provide additional cover, the fight against crime becomes desperate. Crimes that are committed in the less fortunate communities must be a source of national shame, because the victims are almost always the vulnerable who alerted gangsters by the sound of the few coins in their pockets or by a cell phone that rang unexpectedly. Nobody can claim that Namibia is making any progress on any level if on another side there is regression. For any step forward there are two steps backward. The real possibility must now be considered that there are those involved in security that benefit from crime by turning a blind eye or by not being police or security enough. The only real solution now is for a nation who claims reconciliation to unite against the criminal element which through connections and friends has the inside lane and prey on the unsuspected good-natured who open a window to dish out a favour just to get robbed, hijacked or assaulted. There is no difference between petty criminals and career criminals. They hunt in packs and prey on the good-heartedness of others. In a country where people share a loaf of bread and where not even the most poor send away a fellow Namibian who is hungry and thirsty, nobody can claim to steal because they are hungry. They are criminals, because for them crime pays, but the law-abiding majority must surely be proof that crime does not pay. Unity against crime will reward national unity where not only peace and stability, but safety is the international standard and the envy of the world. Progress consists of the whole of the excellence of government, not only some parts of the administration.
8 BUSINESS 30 March - 05 April 2017BUSINESSMARKET RECAP WEEKLY market review Interventions vital to property market 22 March - 28 March 2017 HOUSE MORTGAGE NSX STOCKS CODE PRICE % VOLUME VALUE LOANS INCREASEDOWN UP TRUSTCO GROUP TUC/TTO 4.01 0.25 631 2,520 The Namibian market price of houses have increased by nearly 100% over the past six HOLDINGS LIMITED years, some of the highest in the world. NAMIBIA BREWERIES NBS 33.60 - 34 1.142 BIDVEST NAMIBIA BVN 7.79 - 46 355 Zorena Jantze interventions made remain on the NICTUS HOLDINGS - NAM NHL 2.00 - - - demand side to what is essentially a LIMITED supply side problem. AGRA LTD AGR 1.46 - 46 67 ORYX PROPERTIES ORY 20.98 - - - “The ultimate solution is to build LIMITED more houses to remove the sup- FNB NAMIBIA FNB 47.36 (0.02) 8 378 ply demand imbalance and reduce HOLDINGS LTD escalating property prices. Deposit or BANK WINDHOEK BWH 17.55 (0.11) 97 1,711 no deposit, people still need decent HOLDINGS LTD accommodation in order to be pro- ductive citizens,” he said.COMMODITIES PRICE % GLOBAL INDICES PRICE % The Bank of Namibia (BoN), in efforts to protect the banking In addition, Kavishe explainedBRENT CRUDE OIL 51.33 0.73% NSX Local 571 (0.04%) sector against the volatility of the that the lack of sufficient housingGOLD 1,246.10 0.74% NSX All Share property market, has implemented a supply has escalated house pricesPLATINUM 956.75 (.63%) JSE Top 40 1,102 (2.65%) policy that will require all prospec- over the past decade and allowed S&P 500 tive home loan applicants of second the commercialisation of residentialFOREIGN EXCHANGE PRICE % UK FTSE 100 45,663 (0.56%) or subsequent residential properties properties. Euro Stoxx 50 to pay a percentage of the purchas- Hang Seng 2,359 0.62% ing price or market value of the With regard to external factors that property as a deposit. affect house prices, Kavishe notedN$ per US$ 12.99 (4.17%) 7,359 (0.47%) that there are individuals who buyN$ per £ 16.17 (1.62%) The policy, known as LTR (Loan underpriced properties with theN$ per € 14.05 (2.30%) 3,465 1.03% Value Ratio), affects second, third, hope of earning a profit by selling fourth and fifth time home loan ap- immediately at market price or alter- 24,346 (1.01%) plicants or buyers. natively holding onto the property until it becomes profitable to resell. Trustco Group Holdings lead the market Namibia Holdings Group as a day of great All prospective home loan appli- IMBALANCE: Market Researchthis week, closing at N$4,01 per share, celebration. cants of a second residential property Manager at FNB, Daniel Kavishe. Kavishe said that smart money hasup by 0,25%. Trustco also lead in terms will be required to pay 20% of the Photo contributed found its way into the residentialof volume, with N$2,5 million worth of The Namibia Statistics Agency revealed market value of the residential prop- at 60% and 50%, respectively. property market, thereby accelerat-shares traded. Bank Windhoek Holdings that Namibia continued to record an erty or home, while the commercial Although such measures are ing house prices in the process.took second place in volume, with N$1,7 unfavorable trade balance, recording a bank will only finance 80% of the expected to reduce market specula-million worth of shares traded. deficit amounting to N$29,8 billion in home loan. tion and reduce the number of loans He added that this is a function of 2016. In other words, the country has taken out in an already demanding high returns at low risks. FNB Namibia Holdings announced that spent N$29,8 billion more on buying For a third home loans, the deposit market, Namibia needs to look atall regulatory requirements for them to goods from outside the country, than is set at 30% and the loan from a other aspects to reduce the highacquire 100% of Pointbreak and EBank what it received from selling goods commercial bank at 70%, with the prices of property in especially itshas been met, and approval has been outside the country. However, the deficit deposit for a fourth and fifth home capital city.granted by Namfisa, Bank of Namibia, recorded is a decrease of 24,7% from loan set at 40% and 50% and the loan Market Research Manager at FNB,the Competition Commission and the 2015, the largest drop in the trade deficit Daniel Kavishe explained that theSARB. This acquisition is intended to in six years. IMF (International Monetary Fund)enhance the investment know-how and remains very concerned about Na-local wealth management capability of Market Quote: mibia’s housing market.FNB, with the ultimate goal of providing “Dreaming is good. But now your Kavishe explained that mostconvenient and affordable banking dream must be profitable. For example,services to all Namibians, even in areas you cannot find investors who will putthat cannot be serviced through a funds in your project without thembranch network. The final approval was seeing the potential for profitability.” --heralded within the newly enlarged FNB Olivier MadibaNamibia remains power-dependent Aili Iilonga history of power trading between tariffs will apply to all the custom- the Ruacana, Anixas and Van Eck POWER POOR: NamPower MD Kahenge the two utilities, which has enjoyed ers of Eskom, and NamPower is no power stations, as well as from Haulofu. Photo contributedNamibia’s national power utility, a mutually benefitting relationship exception,” he said. Zimbabwe Power Corporation andNamPower, has entered into anoth- through bilateral agreements over Zambia Electricity Supply Corpora-er five year agreement with South the years. Haulofu added that NamPower has tion.Africa’s Eskom for the supply of concluded Power Purchase Agree-200 megawatts and an additional NamPower added that it will con- ment (PPAs) with 14 local renewable When asked about NamPower’snon-firm supply dependent on tinue employing all possible means energy Independent Power Produc- plans to become self-sufficient in thetransmission capacity. to supplement generation capacity ers (IPPs) under the Interim Renew- near future, Haulofu noted that the to ensure security of supply. able Energy Feed-In Tariff (REFIT) national power utility implements The new deal means that the coun- programme, with each generating projects as per the National Inte-try will once again be dependent on NamPower Managing Director, 5 MW. In addition, NamPower has grated Resource Plan (NIRP).South Africa for a huge amount of Kahenge Haulofu, noted that there also concluded a PPA with Greenamits electricity, despite Eskom remain- is no fixed payment associated with Energy to generate 20 MW solar “The NIRP as developed by theing a company with serious chal- the agreement as the agreement will energy which is expected to come Ministry of Mines and Energy haslenges and a future that has become depend on the energy consumed on line mid-2018. a clear plan regarding meeting theincreasingly laden with risks. by the national power utility from country’s electricity demand and Eskom during the period of the Another PPA with Diaz Wind to becoming self-sufficient in line Despite this, NamPower insists agreement. generate 20 MW of wind energy was with the targets set in the Haram-that the signing of the agreement is also concluded last year. bee Prosperity Plan (HPP) and thetestimony to the extensive and noble “Eskom tariffs are approved by National Development Plan (NDP),” National Energy Regulator of South NamPower also generates its en- he concluded. 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30 March - 05 April 2017 BUSINESS 9 Enhancing skills in local wealth management TRUSTCO BANK INVESTMENT CORNEREBANK ACQUISITION Inve$tment Product$APPROVEDFNB Namibia Holdings has successfully acquired 100% of Pointbreak and Don’t be left behind while others are planning for their futures. Make the rightEBank. choice and let your money grow with Trustco Bank Investments. Here’s a summary of our Investment Products. Staff Reporter now proportionally own ments in Namibia, said FNB. Pointbreak’s shares in all the FNB Namibia CEO, Sarel van Call AccountThe transactions comes after companies owned by Stimulus, Zyl explained that as part of the • Minimum Investment amount of N$1000.00. FNB received approval by which include 44,58% in Plastic transaction, the insurance book • No fixed period.Namfisa, Bank of Namibia Packaging; 12,5% in Polyoak of Namsure Insurance Brokers, • Top-ups of any amount can be made.(BoN), the Competition Com- Namibia and 44,58% in Plaspack a subsidiary of Pointbreak, will • Invest funds for an indefinite period.mission and the South African Investments. be acquired by FNB Insurance • Obtain funds at any given time.Reserve Bank (SARB). Brokers. • Should interest rates change, account will be adjusted accordingly. It also holds 26% sharehold- The transaction will thus be ing in Nashua Namibia; 88,3% “We are extremely pleased that Notice Accounts (7days, 32 days, 60 days & 90 days)effected at the end of March. shareholding in Joe’s Beerhouse the market sees the potential • Minimum Investment amount of N$200.00 Properties; 25% in the Cymot of this acquisition as beneficial • Invest Funds for an indefinite period. Pointbreak is a Namibian Group; 45% in Walvis Bay Steve- to Namibia. Our customers are • Top-ups of any amount can be made.financial services group which doring and 50% in NEO Paints the reason for our existence and • Should interest rates change, account will be adjusted accordingly.provides investment manage- Holdings. In the media sector, the expansion of our ability to • Notice should be provided as per the agreed term.ment and wealth management Stimulus has 100% sharehold- better meet their needs whetherservices to the private, corporate ing of Namibia Media Holdings, at grass roots level or at high end Fixed Term Deposit (6 – 60 Months)and institutional markets, man- the publishers of Republikein, investments level,” he said. • Invest funds for a period of 6 – 60 months.aging in excess of N$8,5 billion Namibian Sun and Allgemeine • Invest funds for a specific period and it will mature after indicated period.of third party capital. Zeitung Pointbreak CEO, Josephat • Your interest rate is fixed as per sign-up agreement. Mwatotele said there are many • Minimum investment amount of N$200.00. EBank delivers innovative FNB said the acquisition of synergies between Pointbreak, • Top-ups can be made at intervals.inclusive banking to its clients, Pointbreak will enhance the EBank, FNB and Ashburton • Withdrawals can only be done at maturity.many of whom are in rural areas investment know-how and local Investments and that the com- • Deposits may be used as security (collateral) for personal advances.with little access to banking wealth management capability pany was looking forward toservices. First Lady Monica of FNB, while Pointbreak’s long unlocking those synergies for Staff Saving Scheme OR Group SavingGeingos has direct and indirect standing client focused approach the benefit of their Namibian • Investment period of 12 Months.interests in both Pointbreak and aligns well to FNB’s vision of client base. • Minimum investment amount is N$200.EBank. leading the premium banking • Competitive Interest rate allocated as per number of members. space in Namibia. “We are confident that the • Monthly deductions done via payroll (Employees’ salary deductions) Pointbreak owns 49% of transaction will allow us to • Contract runs on a rolling basis.Stimulus and about 58,9% of The transaction will further broaden our wealth and invest- • Preferred maturity date determined by the company and its employees.Ebank. complement the intended ment management offering even • Relationship will be directly between Client Company and Trustco Bank, launch of Ashburton Invest- further,” said Mwatotele. This means that FNB will hence all enquiries or communications by individual employees should be directed to HR.Another milestone achievement • Disposal of funds at the end of investment period will be made to preferred bank accounts as indicated by employees (members).Trustco Group Holdings scooped the PMR Diamond Arrow Award for Leaders and Achievers on Wednesday, • A Service level agreement will be put in place to guide both parties (Client29 March 2017, during the awards ceremony held at the Safari Court Hotel in Windhoek. This category for Company and Trustco Bank).achievers, in which Trustco placed 1st overall and was rated highest, is awarded based on their contributionto the economic growth and development of Namibia through exceptional demonstration of managerial WHY INVEST WITH TRUSTCO BANK?and corporate governance qualities. 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10 COASTAL 30 March - 05 April 2017COASTALSWAKOP POWERErongo is promoting renewable energy as wellDEMAND TO DOUBLESwakopmund’s electricity demand is expected todouble by 2030, hence the need to increase capacitythat will cost a quarter of a billion dollars. Niel Terblanche down. The upgrades will cost N$225Erongo RED Chief Engineer for million and are expected to be com- Planning and Design, Rudolf pleted by 2020. Ouseb, said that Swakopmund cur- Erongo RED’s acting CEO, Fessor rently has 26 MVA (mega volt amp), Mbango, said Swakopmund’s up- although during peak periods the grade was only part of the distribu- town’s needs are over the capacity. tor’s mandate to ensure access to affordable electricity for all people Therefore, he added, the regional in the region by 2020. electricity distributor had to ensure To do this, infrastructure has to be provisional supply until the needed maintained and developed. infrastructure is up. Mbango said Erongo RED, in which all the region’s local authorities Due to a fast-growing population have shares, gets the majority of and increased business activity, this its revenue (45%) from only 1% EYES ON THE FUTURE: The recently completed building housing the new bulk receiving and switching station of Erongo RED capacity is said to double to 60 MVA of its customers, who make up the . Photo file by 2030. “Erongo RED can meet current bulk consumers such as the fishing rest of the consumers are businesses Some of the major priorities, besides year; the electrification of over 700 capacity, but only during normal industry and Namport. conditions. There is, however, rapid They use 40% of the distributor’s and those being subsidised. the upgrade of Swakopmund’s supply houses in the rural areas, which will growth and therefore an upgrade is output. There are 16 792 of the latter, which capacity, is promoting renewable include the Topnaar community east urgently needed,” he noted. Domestic consumers comprise include pensioners and the low-income energy programmes, such as the 3MW of Walvis Bay; and the electrification Ouseb added that the main chal- 38% of all consumers, and use 21% groups, to which Erongo RED sub- Arandis solar plant, which is currently of over 800 houses in peri-urban loca- lenge now is that transformers need electricity, which contributes 20% sidised N$14,4 million in the current under construction, after closing the tions such as informal settlements near back-up to ensure no break in supply to Erongo RED’s revenue, while the financial year. power purchase agreement earlier this local authorities. when another transformer goes looking to regain dignitySeamenDESPERATE: Seamen demanding attention. Photo: Niel Terblanche Niel Terblanche At the time the almost 4 000 fisher- He said that some of the fishermen A diehard group of about 300 men went on the strike after declar- on strike have committed suicide amongst the 2 500 sea-fearing ing that their usual workers unions because of their destitute situation workers in the fishing industry did not represent them properly and and that if they would be given their who were dismissed from the jobs did not fight for their rights to work jobs back that some of their dignity about a year ago after they em- under better conditions. would be restored. barked on an illegal work stoppage are desperate for work. The fishermen claimed they did Lungameni handed the latest peti- not receive fair remuneration and in tion to an administrator in the offices As has now become a usual scene some cases were not paid for work- of the Ministry of Labour at Walvis in the streets of Walvis Bay, more ing overtime. At the start of the strike Bay, Gertrude Usiku, who promised than 300 seamen marched to the the unions normally representing the to forward their demands to the Ministry of Labour, Industrial workers urged them to return to their relevant authorities. Relations and Employment Creation jobs in order for their grievances to offices to hand over another petition be resolved in the time-honoured At the end of last year almost a demanding their re-instatement. manner but they refused and after a thousand fishermen marched to the High Court ruling in favour of fish- offices of the Ministry of Labour. The seamen have been unem- ing companies, they were fired from ployed since November 2015 after their positions. At the time the fishermen asked for participating in what was declared an answer by the end of February an illegal strike under the guidance A spokesman for the group of this year but received none. In the of the Metal, Mining Maritime and diehards, Mathews Lungameni, said latest petition they gave the relevant Construction (MMMC) union. the strike has had devastating conse- government agencies seven days to quences for them and their families. answer them in a satisfactory manner but nothing has been forthcoming. Adolphine Uahupirapi B.Ed Honours Degree Student I chose the Institute for Open Learning because of the flexibility I teach Natural Science & Health Education, Agriculture and Arts of distance studies and the easy payment terms available to to Grades 4 through to 7 at Otjozondu Primary School. My studies study there. have even helped me get promoted from a Junior Primary to Senior Primary teacher. I am an HIV/AIDS coordinator and also a I was pleased when IOL recognised my prior learning and gave mentor, and I am responsible for guiding new teachers that are me an opportunity to further my studies. I have a Diploma in appointed at the school. 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30 March - 05 April 2017 COASTAL 11 The flotilla provided combat support off Syrian coastRUSSIAN NAVY SHIPS DOCKIN WALVISThree ships of the Russian Federation’s navy made history when they docked in the Walvis Bay harbour.Dead whales Niel Terblanchewash up It is the first time in Namib- ian history that naval ships from Russia made an official visit and NAVAL FORCE: The destroyer Severomorsk. Photo: Niel Terblanche docked in the harbour.TRAGEDY: The dead humpback whale south of Wal- The commodore of the expedi- The crew had a sightseeing tour, Mozambique and the Republic of the military operation off the Syr-vis Bay. Photo contributed tion and captains of the large and Namibia’s military and navy South Africa. ian coast between November 2016 anti-submarine warfare vessel students along with the public and January 2017. Niel Terblanche or destroyer, Severomorsk, the had an opportunity to go onboard The Severomorsk and supportFOR the second time in three years the huge bod- medium sea tanker, Dubna, and the Russian warship. ships have been on a voyage The submarine destroyer hasies of dead humpback whales have been washing that of the rescue tugboat, Altay, since 15 October 2016. For three been accomplishing combat tasksup on Namibian shores and the phenomenon has along with the ambassador of the Walvis Bay is the fifth port the months, the crew provided com- in the Indian Ocean since mid-marine biologists wondering about the reason for Russian Federation to Namibia, march of the Severomorsk is bat stability of the task force led January. On February 9-15, thethe beaching. Alexander Khudin, made a cour- visiting during the voyage along by the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft Severomorsk took part in interna- tesy call on the Walvis Bay mayor, the African continent. Earlier, it carrier during their voyage across tional naval drills in the Arabian A young humpback whale washed ashore just Immanuel Wilfried. They also called at the Seychelles, Tanzania, the Mediterranean Sea and during Sea and at a Pakistani naval base.south of Walvis Bay in the past week and earlier paid protocol visits to Namibia’sthis year two more carcasses were spotted in the Navy and Defence Ministry.Oranjemund area. During February another young The three naval ships were partdead whale was spotted close to the mouth of the of a task force deployed to SyriaKoarib River close to Cape Fria by tour operators. where they played a supporting role in the Russian fight against Humpback whales are regular commuters along the Islamic State terrorist group.the Namibian coast. 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12 NORTHERN 30 March - 05 April 2017EFUNDJA DESTROYSOnly mahangu fields in waterways are floodedHARVEST HOPEAny hopes of a meaningful harvest this year for flood-affected villagers in the Ohangwena Region have literally been washed away by the EfundjaTRYING THEIR LUCK: Instant fishermen at the Ouhongo village in Ohangwena. Photo: Placido Hilukilwa Placido Hilukilwa a large scale. “Only those in waterways and flood-prone areas are affected,” he Public Notice Senior Headman Johannes Moshana, said. who heads the Omhedi District of Oukwanyama, said many villages under He noted that some mahangu fields his jurisdiction are flooded and resi- are located in flood-prone areas either dents have already left their homesteads due to the limited availability of arable and are being accommodated by friends land or because people fail to properly and relatives whose houses are on high study the soil texture when land is al- ground. located. Meanwhile, while many people are fleeing their flooded houses, others According to Moshana, people are are rushing to the oshanas armed with reluctant to go to the temporary camps a variety of fishing tools looking for established by the authorities because freshwater fish. they prefer to stay as near as possible to their flooded homesteads to tend “We catch fish to feed ourselves and to their livestock and mahangu fields. our families first. We plan to store Moshana added that the worst affected enough for own consumption before we villages in his district include Oipapa- start selling to others to generate some kane, Etale, Etundalomutaku, Omhedi, pocket money,” said a fisherman at the Oshitambi and Oshandubala. Ouhongo village. “There will be no meaningful harvest He said fish is abundant but the in those villages this year because volume of the efundja waters does not many mahangu fields being under allow successful fishing because a lot water,” he said. of fish manage to avoid the nets. Senior headman Amon Shipanga of “We do, however, catch enough. That Onamutai District said that his district is worth the effort,” he said. lies in the middle of the Cuvelai drain- age system, making travelling a very Efundja waters from Southern Angola difficult and inconvenient exercise. are not only abundant in freshwater fish, but also bring along venomous He, however, added that homesteads Angolan snakes. and mahangu fields are not flooded on Beside the increased danger of drown- ing, there is therefore also an increased risk of snake bites this time of the year. Floods close more Oshikango businesses Civil Aviation Industry Client Service Charges Collections. Maria David Nashinyala Junias Kashipolo says he was forced to temporary relocate to An-The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is hereby informing all its clients that its The seasonal flood in the northern part gola for survival. Nashinyala, who usedRevenue Collection Venues will change as from 1st April 2017. The old venues at Ministry of of the county continues to leave destruc- to sell wood at the informal settlement,Works and Transport and all the Magistrate offices in Namibia will be replaced by Revenue tion in its wake, with its latest victims said that he had to leave his children atCollection Office at South Port Building, corner of Mandume and Hosea Kutako Avenue, 1st the residents of Oshikango’s informal Ongha and move to Angola as there areFloor, Unit 12C, Windhoek, Namibia. settlement, Okatwitwi, who have to better prospects of collecting wood to wade through knee-high water to get to sell at Oshikango.The Revenue Collection Office Hours: the open market. Open: 08H30 According to Nashinyala, selling the Close: 12H00 Despite several shops closing down wood is the only means to feed his fam- due to flooding, the residents are refus- ily. “The flood has affected us very badlyThe rest of clients outside Windhoek are encouraged to make use of physical deposits ing to relocate to higher ground for and we are constantly putting ourselvesand EFT payments to following Bank Account: safety as they refuse to abandon their in direct danger just to make a living in informal businesses.Simon Atana said Oshikango,” said Nashinyala. Standard Bank of Namibia poverty has forced them to cross the wa- Account name: Namibia Civil Aviation Authority ter daily, despite it being unsafe as water Meanwhile, the business community at levels continue to rise. the informal settlement is appealing to Account Number: 04 267 7068 government to furbish them with tents to Branch code: 082672 “If it was not for poverty and the avoid crossing floodwaters to get to the challenges we are faced with, then we open market. Branch name: Ausspannplatz Branch wouldn’t be risking our lives every day Swift Code: SBNMNANX by walking through floodwater,” said The residents are further imploring Atana. government to aid them with food toThe completed deposit slips and proof of payments for EFT payments must always be feed their school-going children as busi-submitted with the service application forms at all times to relevant service Sections or Another resident of Okatwitwi, ness has drastically slowed down at theAdministration and Finance via an e-mail: [email protected]. border town as a result of the floods.The contact persons’ details are:Mr. Robert Namaseb at 061-702225 or 0811467228Mrs. Pendukeni Nauyoma at 061-702229 or 0811620875And Mrs. Athella Strauss at 061-702224 or 0811621995 HOMELESS: Abandoned houses at Okawitwi informal area. Photo Maria David
30 March - 05 April 2017 NORTHERN 13 A full weekend of festivities KtoasbheuhuopnuolwuraedQUEEN THANKS CENTENARY Placido HilukilwaORGANISERSA ceremony to express thanks and appreciation was held A marathon in honour of Oshanaat the Omhedi Palace of Queen Martha Mwadinomho Regional Governor was launched atKristian Nelumbu of Oukwanyma this past weekend. Oshakati. Placido Hilukilwa Likius Kakololo, Omhedi Palace’s NOT FOR SALE: Businessman Simon Moses prepares to take some meat to be The Clemens Kashuupulwa chief of protocol. roasted or cooked. Fellow businessmen can be seen on the background sitting Marathon, organised by the GabrielQueen Nelumbu invited the organ- around a table enjoying marula wine. Photo: Placido Hilukilwa Shokonawa Marathon Academy, will isers and other role players of the He said the Queen had slaughtered take place on 8 April but the governorrecently held Centenary Commemo- nine head of cattle: one ox each for order of the day. was part of her efforts to promote will not be present as he is currently inration of the death of King Mandume the business community; the Queen’s The senior headman of Een- unity among her subjects. China on a Swapo Party mission andYa Ndemufayo to thank them for the advisory board; the palace personnel; will only be back on 9 April.successful event. the Queen’s special guests, and the hana district, Manashe Weyulu, said “We liberated this country exactly uniformed services (Nampol and the Queen Nelumbu wants peace and because we were united. Disunity An official in the governor's office “The Queen wanted to thank those NDF). unity and the “thank you” ceremony would take us nowhere,” he said. said Kashuupulwa will be representedwho worked tirelessly to make at the marathon by his special adviserthe Centenary Commemoration a The eleven districts of Oukwany- Michael Mwinga.resounding success. No speeches ama were grouped in fours and eachthis time round. We are here exclu- group was given one ox. According to the event organiser Ga-sively to eat, drink, have fun and pat briel Shokonawa, participants will runourselves on the back for a job well “All the oxen came from the Queen distances ranging from 5km, 10km anddone,” said retired Police Commis- herself. Headmen and individuals 21,1km along the main road betweensioner, Hiyalasha Haulyondjaba, only brought marula wine – and we Ondangwa and Oshakati. He said thewho was a leading member of the have plenty, enough for everybody number of participants is limited topreparatory committee. today and tomorrow,” said Kakololo. 200 local and international athletes. \"We are expecting 60 school-age run- “This is something new,” said Several traditional dance groups ners and 140 other athletes, includ- were on hand to liven up the cer- ing sixteen Angolans and four South emony. Additionally, spontaneous Africans,\" he said. dancing by old men – customary during the marula season - was the He further said that Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Creating critical thinkers will officiate at the marathon and will also walk a distance of 2km with otherSKIRMISH: Winners of the competition, Shivute Basilius from Maria David with a small three point difference, while seniors, but Environment Minister the third place was scooped up by the Pohamba Shifeta will \"as always\" Negumbo Secondary School came out Oshigambo Secondary School. compete in the 10km category. victorious and was crowned this year’s winner of the school debate champion- “We are pleasantly surprised, we didn’t The Kashuupulwa family has con- ship after facing off against defending come with a very strong team and we tributed N$15 000 towards the event. champions Gabriel Taapopi Secondary didn’t expect to win,” said one learn- Other sponsors include the Northern School in an intense finale. ers of Negumbo Secondary School.The power utility NORED and Bank aim of the annual event is to promote Windhoek. The final argument of the three-day a reading culture and boost learners’ debate championship was whether or not confidence. Speaking at the opening cer- Shokonawa is himself an accom- NamCol should be banned, with the win- emony, Regional Director of Education plished athlete and has represented ning team arguing that NamCol should in Oshana, Hileni Amukana, said debates Namibia at numerous international not be banned. This year’s Oshana Re- teach skills that serve individuals well in events. He has previously organ- gional Library debate championship was school, at the workplace and in politics, ised similar events in Ohangwena held under the theme ‘We aim to create as well as fulfilling responsibilities as and Omusati in honour of late King competitive platforms and grooming of citizen of democratic societies. Once Mandume Ya Ndemufayo and retired future leaders,’ with 14 schools from students have learned how to debate, Lutheran Bishop Kleopas Dumeni Ohangwena, Oshana, Omusati and the they are better able to critically examine respectively. Oshikoto region partaking in the annual the pronouncement of their political championship. representatives and to make informed For news and more in the judgments about crucial issues,” said North, call Maria David Gabriel Taapopi took second place Amukana. Tel: +264 065 233 315 Cell: 0817690120 Email: [email protected], Niitembu Mekysie of Gabriel Taapopi and 2017 ChampionMwanyekele Djeimo from Negumbo. 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KEETMANSHOOP AGRICULTURAL & Keetmans- 13-16 Ms. Lingy Haipinge hoop September Tel: +264 612837365/73314. OTAVI INVESTMENT EXPO & FESTIVAL INDUSTRIAL SHOW E-mail: [email protected] Otavi 26-29 April Ms. Ndinelao Heitha-Ndingoya 2017 Contact persons: Mr. Kaunda Utale/Mr. R. Muranda 2017 Tel: +264 612837252/7331 Contact person: Mrs. Marais E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +264 813102965 Tel: +264 67 234022 E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +264 817356088/08112884985. LUDERITZ CRAY FISH FESTIVAL Luderitz 27 April-02 Ms. Elizabeth Kambala 26. GROOTFONTEIN AGRICULTURAL AND Grootfontein 20-22 Ms. Elizabeth Kambala May 2017 Tel: +264 612837283/7331 September Tel: +264 612837283/7331 Contact person: Ms. Marth Blockstein E-mail: [email protected] INDUSTRIAL SHOW E-mail: [email protected] 2017 Tel: +264 63 207800 Contact persons: Mr. Johanna Van Heerden/ Mrs Ilse Steyn/Mrs Alta Scott E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +264 67 2431006. ONDANGWA TRADE FAIR Mobile: +264 811247617/ 0812686513/ 0815744004 Contact person: Ms. R. Hardley Ondangwa 28 April-06 Mr. Muzire Murangi 27. REHOBOTH TRADE EXPO May 2017 Tel: +264 612837394/7331 Tel: +264 65-240101 E-mail: [email protected] Contact person: Mr. Andres Steyn Rehoboth 21-23 Mr. John Upindi September Tel: +264 612837327/7331 Fax: +264 65-240453 Tel: +264 62 522527/8 | Mobile: +264 811222882 E-mail: [email protected] 20177. OKAHANDJA TOURISM & TRADE EXPO Email: [email protected] Contact person: Maggy Sheya Okahandja 03-06 May Mr. John Upindi 28. SWAKOPMUND INTERNATIONAL 2017 Tel: +264 612837327/7331 Tel: +264 62-505121 E-mail: [email protected] BUSINESS EXPO (SWAITEX) Swakop- 11-14 Mr. Muzire Murangi mund October Tel: +264 612837394/7331 E-mail: [email protected] Contact person: Lischen Khachas 2017 E-mail: [email protected]. CORRIDOR 13 EXPO Corridor 13 03-06 May Ms. Karape Katjivive Tel: +264 64 406687 | Fax: +264 406687 2017 Tel: +264 612837362/7331 Contact persons: Email: [email protected] Mobile: +264 812455787/ 0815681800/ 0818573797 Mr. Brix Muatjie-+264816434259 Email: [email protected] Ms. Ali Mason-+264816044603 29. TRANS-KALAHARI E-mail: [email protected] TRANSPORT,INVESTOR EXPO9. OPUWO TRADE FAIR 29 May-03 Ms. Lingy Haipinge Contact person: Mr. Operu Murangi Trans- 25-27 Ms. Ndinelao Heitha-Ndingoya Jun 2017 Tel: +264 612837365/7331 Tel: +264 62 54602 | Mobile: +264 812175196 Kalahari September Tel: +264 612837252/7331 Contact persons: Ms. Vicky Nghipondoka/Mr. Sean Makono Opuwo E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Border E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +264 65- 273007 | Fax: +264 65-273250 Post 2017 Mobile: +264 813455864/0813116515 [email protected] 30. OTJIWARONGO AGRICULTURAL SHOW10. KARIBIB TRAVEL & TOURISM FAIR Contact person: Dr. Fearika Botha Otjiwarongo 25-27 Ms. Elizabeth Kambala September Tel: +264 612837283/7331 Contact persons: Ms. Melody !Gontes/Mr Erikson Karibib 31 May-03 Ms. Elizabeth Kambala Mobile: +264 812585770 E-mail: [email protected] June 2017 Tel: +264 612837283/7331 2017 Mwanyekange E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +264 64 550016 | Fax: +264 64 550032 31. OMAHEKE TRADE FAIR Gobabis 25-30 Ms. Karape Katjivive Gobabis September Tel: +264 612837362/7331 E-mal: [email protected] Contact persom: Mr. Levy Katire Email: [email protected] Tel: +264 62 563032 | Mobile: +264 814175953 2017 [email protected] Email: [email protected]. OKAMATAPATI TRADE & TOURISM EXPO Okamatapati 31 May-03 Ms. Ndinelao Heitha-Ndingoya 32. GOBABIS AGRICULTURAL SHOW Contact person: Ebenhard Mbaotama Karita June 2017 Tel: +264 612837252/7331 Contact person: Mr. Floris van Niekerk Tel: +264 62 562300 | Fax: +264 62 565300 Mobile: +264 813395118 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: +264 811270327/0811570913 26-28 Ms. Lingy Haipinge Fax to email: 0886551053 September Tel: +264 612837365/7331 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 201712. KARASBURG TRADE FAIR & FESTIVAL Karasburg 1-3 June Mr. Muzire Murangi Contact person: Mr. Eberthardt Kaitjindi 2017 Tel: +264 612837394/7331 E-mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 33, Karasburg 33. OKONDJATU EXPO & TALENT SHOW Mr. Muzire Murangi Okondjatu 27 Sep-01 Tel: +264 612837394/7331 Tel: +264 63 – 270 032 | Fax: +264 63- 270 440 Contact person: Mr. Augustinus Ripunda Oct 2017 E-mail: [email protected] Ms. Lingy Haipinge E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +264 81 3580982 Tel: +264 612837365/7331 E-mail: [email protected]. FOOD NAMIBIA TRADE EXPO & Rundu, 07-10 June Mr. John Upindi [email protected] Kavango 2017 Tel: +264 612837327/7331 CONFERENCE East E-mail: [email protected] Contact person: Mr. Manfried K. Likoro 34. OMARURU OASIS FESTIVAL Omaruru 28 Sep- 01 Mr. John Upindi Tel: +264 61 308214 Oct 2017 Tel: +264 612837327/7331 Fax: +264 61 251095 Contact person: Mr. Elifas Amunyela E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: +264 64 57018014. KHORIXAS AGRICULTURAL & TOURISM Khorixas 26 June-01 Ms. Karape Katjivive Jul 2017 Tel: +264 612837362/7331 Mobile: +264 813071044 EXPO Email: [email protected] [email protected] Contact person: Mrs. Ester //Nanus 35. WINDHOEK INDUSTRIAL & Tel: +264 67-331119/057 | Fax: +264 67 – 331886 AGRICULTURAL SHOW Windhoek 29 Sep- 07 Ms. Karape Katjivive Show Oct 2017 Tel: +264 612837362/7331 Email: [email protected]/[email protected] Contact persons: Ms. Loide Armas/ Ms. Mari Tirtirau Grounds Email: [email protected] Tel: +264 61 - 224 74815. OMATAKO EXPO 27 June-02 Ms. Ndinelao Heitha-Ndingoya Mobile: +264 812426606/+264 812426664 July 2017 Tel: +264 612837252/7331 Email: [email protected] Contact persons: Mrs. Ursula Tizaa Tjipueja-Kapuuo/ Okandjira E-mail: [email protected] Mr Caleb Majooka 36. MARIENTAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW Tel: +264 62682140 | Fax: +264 682141 Mariental 26-28 Ms. Elizabeth Kambala Mobile: 264 812108773/+264 814434864/+264 818733635 Contact person: Mr. Linus Sinvula October Tel: +264 612837283/7331 Email: [email protected] 2017 E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +264 63-24560016. NKURENKURU EXPO Contact persons: Mr. Sindimba/Mr. Charles Kakuru Nkurenkuru 28 June-02 Ms. Lingy Haipinge Mobile: +264 814277001 Email: [email protected] Tel: 066-258089 | Fax: 066-258091 July 2017 Tel: +264 612837365/7331 37. HELAO NAFIDI BUSINESS EXPO Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Contact person: Ms. Selma Shekuza Helao Nafidi 27 Oct -05 Ms. Ndinelao Heitha-Ndingoya Nov 2017 Tel: +264 612837252/7331 [email protected] Tel: +264 65-261916/+264 811479401 E-mail: [email protected]. EENHANA TRADE FAIR AND BUSINESS EXPO Email: [email protected] Contact person: Mr. N. Mwandingi Eenhana 24-29 July Mr. Muzire Murangi 38. WALVISBAY NAMPORT ERONGO 2017 Tel: +264 612837394/7331 Tel: +264 65-290618 | Mobile: +264 81 1486616 E-mail: [email protected] BUSINESS & TOURISM EXPO Walvis Bay 25-28 Ms. Lingy Haipinge October Tel: +264 612837365/7331 [email protected] Contact persons: Mr. E. Stevens/Ms. Vanessa Erasmus 2017 E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +264 61 – 257 41618. KATUTURA EXPO Windhoek 31- July-06 Ms. Ndinelao Heitha-Ndingoya +264 811287038/+264 81 2852980 Aug 2017 Tel: +264 612837252/7331 Email: [email protected] Contact persons: Ms. Esmarelda Katjimune/ E-mail: [email protected] Ms. Tjario Katjimune 39. RUNDU TRADE FAIR Rundu 30 Oct – 04 Mr. Muzire Murangi Nov 2017 Tel: +264 612837394/7331 Tel: +264 61 423000 | Mobile:+264 812050538 Contact person: Mr. Mukosho/ Simon Shivale E-mail: [email protected] Mr Ambrosius Kandjii Mobile: +264 812955330 Tel: 066 – 26641419. SAMORA MACHEL INDUSTRIAL EXPO 31 Jul-05 Ms. Elizabeth Kambala Fax: 066 - 256718 August Tel: +264 612837283/7331 Contact persons: Mr. Moses Shikongo/Mr. David Namalenga Windhoek 2017 E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +264 812225385/ 813979833 Mobile: +264 814247722/811275866 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:[email protected]. OUTJO TOURISM & TRADE EXPO Outjo 02-06 Ms. Karape Katjivive 40. TSUMEB COPPER FESTIVAL Tsumeb 31 Oct-04 Mr. John Upindi August Tel: +264 612837362/7331 Nov 2017 Tel: +264 612837327/7331 Contact person: Mr. Marius Sheya 2017 Email: [email protected] Contact person: Mr. Julius Gaeseb E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +264 67 313013 | Fax: +264 67 313065 Tel: +264 67 221056/+264 811460166 Cell: +264 812211112 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] 41. ORANJEMUND DIAMOND FESTIVAL Oranjemund 27 Nov-02 Ms. Karape Katjivive Dec 2017 Tel: +264 612837362/733121. ZAMBEZI BREAM FESTIVAL & CULTURAL Contact person: Ms. Hertha Tawii Email: [email protected] Katima 7-12 August Mr. John Upindi EXPO Mulilo 2017 Tel: +264 612837327/7331 Tel: +264 63 233500 | Mobile:+264 814285106 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Contact person: Mr. Eustace Ntonda 42. HENTIES BAY DEVELOPMENT EXPO Henties Bay 29 Nov-02 Ms. Elizabeth Kambala Dec 2017 Tel: +264 612837283/7331 Tel: +264 66-261500/16 | Cell: +264 811492034 Contact person: Ms. Grace !Noarises E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: +264 811401157/ +264 81277087 Fax: +264 64502001 Email: [email protected]
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18 SPORT 30 March - 05 April 2017DANTE IS CHESSThe first Chess Federation’s championship in Nam Nam ready for Hong Kong 7sCHAMP Sport Reporter flights, accommodation and meals ofInspiring youngster Dante Beukes was crowned the best speed chess player when he After taking second place at the squad but there are still expenseswon the Independence Blitz held at UNAM over the weekend the Rugby Africa 2016 Sevens that the Union has to cover,” said tournament, the Namibian 7s team Theron. She encouraged companies was invited to attend the Hong Kong to come forwards and pledge their 7s tournament in China to qualify support for the team by assisting for a place in the HSBC Sevens financially. “Any sponsors will be circuit. highly appreciated to send this team off in a way to make the nation The event is slated for7 to 9 April. proud,” she concluded. Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) acting CEO Ellizma Theron said since the team received the invitation to travel to China, they have been working tirelessly in preparation for the prestigious event. “They came second in the Vic Falls 7s tournament recently, under very challenging circumstances” said Theron. The team consists of: Lloyd Jacobs - Walvis Bay RC, Martin Cronjé - Trustco United, Handré BezuidenhoutMASTER: Keisha van Wyk (right). Photo contributed - Trustco United, Janry du Toit – WPRA, Cliven Loubser - College Rovers, JR Jacobs - Walvis Bay RC, Georg Niehaus – PUK, Sport Reporter The best girl trophy went to Keisha will also be rated and it will be the Ricardo Swartz - FNB van Wyk, with Beukes taking home first time Namibians will receive rapid Western Suburbs, NandivatuThe 14-year-old triumphed at the the Best Junior award as a second ratings. Meanwhile, 18 chess players Karuuombe - Trustco United, event when he scored a flawless prize for the day. A total of 34 players qualified for the National Closed Helarius Kisting - FNB Unam,nine wins for as many games. entered the event. Chess Championships to be held in Lean Stoop - FNB Wanderers, May this year. Shereave Titus - FNB Unam. He received a cash prize of N$800 “Despite the lower-than-expectedplus a trophy. Second place was a turn-out, we’re pleased to also have This follows a nine-round qualifying In case of injuries ortie between Tawanda Kawami and this tournament rated, both locally tournament which was held over threeChristopher Ndoroma. and at FIDE level. This is a historic days, kicking off on 18 March. withdrawals, the following first for the country,” said Namibia players were also selected: Justin Both scored six-and-a-half points, Chess Federations Borro Ndungula. The group will battle it out in an all- Nel - FNB Western Suburbs,but Kamwi won their head-to-head play-all competition. Ngume Nguaiko – Kudus, Jean-encounter when the Bucholz tie- The NCF is preparing to take Louis Grobler - Walvis Bay RC, WELL DONE!: Martin Cronje one of thebreaker was applied. chess to other regions by staging the They received ties with the wording Naude Neethling - Trustco United, players selected for the Hong Kong 7s. Arandis Open and Omaruru Open “2017 Chess Maestro”, distinguishing Masa Kavita - FNB Unam. Photo contributed Ndoroma thus settled for Bronze. this weekend. These two tournaments them from the rest of the chess players. “World Rugby covers the cost of AUTOMARK Certified Used Vehicles2005 Chevrolet Aveo 2009 Toyota Corolla 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 2011 Toyota Fortuner 2012 Nissan X-Trail 2012 Toyota Hilux Raider Prado-VX-V6 N$459 900 D-4D N$299 900 CVT LE N$239 900 V6LS N$49 900 N$129 900 N$249 9002012 Toyota Hilux Raider 2013 Hyundai IX 35 2013 Lexus 570 LX V8 2013 Toyota Corolla 2013 Toyota Hilux 2013 Volkswagen PoloV6 N$299 900 GLS maintenance Advance Raider4x4 N$249 900 plan included N$775 900 N$179 900 4x4 N$329 900 N$159 9002014 Kia Sportage 2014 Land Rover Range Rover 2014 Toyota Corolla 2014 Toyota Corolla 2014 Toyota Corolla 2014 Toyota Fortuner Evoque Si4 N$554 900 N$129 900 D-4D N$209 900 Quest N$169 900 D-4DCRDI $309 900 N$299 9002014 Toyota Hilux Raider 2015 Isuzu KB 240 2015 Kia Sportage 2015 Toyota Hilux Legend 45 2015 Toyota Hilux Legend 45 2016 Toyota Hilux GD6D-4D N$395 900 4x4 D-4D D-4D SRX4x4 N$279 900 N$269 900 4x4 N$449 900 4x4 N$439 900 4x4 N$399 9002015 Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser 2015 Toyota Rav4 2015 VW GOLF 2016 Toyota Hilux 2016 Toyota HiluxV8 N$569 900 Prado Diesel N$569 900 N$269 900 33 000km N$529 900 GD6 SRX N$353 900 Raider GD6 N$459 900 Indongo Toyota 65 Rehobother Road ▪ Windhoek ▪ Tel 061 237 130 ▪ SCHALK VAN GREUNEN: 081 128 7950 ▪ EUGENE IZAAKS: 081 446 5876
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20 SPORT 30 March - 05 April 2017SPORT NPL to resume in MayPRESIDENT CALLSFOOTBALL HOUSE TO ORDERPresident Dr Hage Geingob yesterday summoned football stakeholders to State House to demand answers on the current issues affecting domes-tic football. Gabby Tjiroze“Since all of you are here, I need SORTED: President with footbal stakeholders. Photo Gabby Tjirozeanswers from Sports Commission,Ministry of Youth and Sports, Na- committed N$15 million towards the wish to remain a partner in football to the line ministry to find pos- it was only possible to get fundingmibia Football Association (NFA) NPL’s new budget of N$24 million, and that they will release the funds sible solutions to the ongoing NPL in next year’s financial year,” saidinterim committee, MTC officials the NPL had to find an additional only if NFA puts its house in order. conundrum. Matheus. The president expressedand NFA officials. Tell me what has sponsor to make up for the deficit of his gratitude after the interim com-been going on, since this problem N$9 million. Namibia Sports Commission chair- “We approached the ministry and mittee promised him to get things indidn’t start last month,” asked man, Joel Matheus, explained to they told us that they did not have the order.Geingob. MTC reassured the NPL that they the president that they wrote letters money due to budget cuts and that Interim chairperson of NamibiaPremier League (NPL), Franco Cos-mos assured the president that thelong-awaited NPL will finally kickoff on 12 May this year and that allarrangements, including securing anadditional N$9 million, are in order. “We have made all the necessaryprovisions and everything lookspositive. We have approachedpotential sponsors and we can assureyou that the league will go ahead asplanned,” he said. Geingob, who is also the patronof the national soccer team, told thestakeholders that the governmentcannot meddle with football affairsas FIFA will ban Namibia fromfootball activities. Football in Namibia has been goingthrough a rough patch after MTC’sthree-year agreement with the NPLcame to an end at the conclusion ofthe 2015/2016 season. Since then,the NPL has been struggling to finda suitable sponsor, resulting in anabrupt halt to the domestic league. Although MTC provisionallyAll eyes on Boxing Bonanza Forrest claims squash title Gabby Tjiroze Ramatex. fights - 38 wins and 3 losses - while WINNERS: Top performers of this squash tournament. Photo contributed.Boxing fans will be in for a real The main attraction of the evening his opponent holds a record of 13treat this weekend when their fa- fights - 12 wins and a draw.vourite boxers return to the ring to will be when former World Box-battle it out and defend their titles. ing Association (WBA) lightweight In the supporting bout, Sakaria world champion, Paulus ‘The Hitman’ ‘Desert Storm’ Lukas, will face Oscar The first big showdown will be a Moses, defends his World Boxing Chauke from South Africa in defencefour-round bout between Andreas Organisation (WBO) Africa title of his WBO Africa featherweightAmupolo and Japhet Amukwa against Benoit Makangali Vela from title.on Saturday, 1 April, at the 27th the Democratic Republic of Congo.Independence Boxing Bonanza at Namibia’s hard-hitting middle- Currently ranked number six by the weight, Walter “Executioner” WBO, Hitman boasts a record of 42 Kautondokwa, will face Ugandan Med Sebyala in defence of his WBOPUNCH: Boxing promoter Nestor Tobias flanked by Imms Naindjala (right) and Africa title. Gabby Tjiroze Amongst the 48 entries were the topSouth African Siboniso Gonya. Photo: Gabby Tjiroze NAMIBIA’S top-ranked squash player, sixteen Namibian squash players and Also anticipated to raise the antici- Andrew Forrest claimed the biggest the youngest entrant being nine-year- pation of fans will be current WBO tournament win of his career when old Curtis Kriel. intercontinental bantamweight cham- he won the A Division final at Klein pion, Immanuel ‘Prince’ Naidjala, Windhoek Squash Club on Saturday. Newcomer Thilo Himmel made his who will exchange blows with South mark in the C Division final by win- Africa’s Siboniso Gonya. The A Division final saw Forrest tri- ning against Apie Loubser 3-0 (11-9, umph over the country’s number two 11-5, 11-6). On a night that promises quality ranked, Norbert Dörgeloh, without boxing, the likes of Mike Shonena, dropping a set (11-7, 11-8, 11-9). In a closely contested and tough B Mendu Kaangundue, Emmanuel Division final, Stockley van Hor- Mungandjela, Timoteus Shuulula The match was a long awaited first sten defeated Lida-Marie Calitz 3-2 and Andreas Amupolo will also be clash of the two powerhouses, leaving (7-11, 11-9, 11-9, 7-11, 11-6) in action, while former WBO super spectators with little room for disap- lightweight champion, Jeremiah ‘No pointment during a highly impressive Other results included the A Divi- Respect’ Nakathila, will be making a match. sion 3rd place which Clifford de Witt welcome return to the ring. won in straight games against Sven “It was the toughest tournament Grüttemeyer, 3-0 (11-7, 12-10, 11-9) The fight is set and there’s very little draw on club level I have experi- room to wiggle out of the boxing ring enced in six years,” said the defending The B Division 3rd place went as WBO approved the MTC Sunshine champion. to Marissa Jordaan who won against Promotions Independence Bonanza Danie Grobler, 3-1 (11-3, 11-4, 4-11, last week. The finals kicked off with a spectac- 11-8). ular D Division Final in which Brad- WBO thoroughly looked at all the ley Morkel played his heart out to In the C Division, Julie Rusch took proposed opponents, studied their come back from a 0-2 deficit against 3rd place and in the D Division, Pi- records and approved them as worthy Franco Lambert to win 3-2 (11-13, eter Meuwesen won against junior opponents to face the highly rated 8-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-2). player Kriel, 3-1 (8-11, 11-3, 11-4, Namibian champions for their titles. 11-7).
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